K-9 SOP

Los Santos Police Department

Concrete RP · Specialized Division · K9 Division

307.1 — General Regulations

• K9 deployment is a privilege, not a right. Misuse will result in disciplinary action.

• K9 units are considered a force multiplier and must be used responsibly.

• The K9 is a departmental asset and must be handled with care.

• Handlers must maintain full control of their K9 at all times.

307.2 — Vehicle, Deployment & Scene Limits

• K9 handlers must operate a 4-door cruiser when deploying a K9.

• The K9 must remain secured in the vehicle when not actively deployed.

• K9s should not be deployed during 10-13 situations unless already engaged.

• K9s must not ride in the front passenger seat — K9s must be placed in the back seats only.

Scene Ratio Limits

• 1 K9 per 5 officers on scene at any time — prevents overcrowding and control issues.

• On a 10-officer scene, a maximum of 2 K9 units are permitted.

307.3 — Officer Down (10-13) Protocol

If a 10-13 is called while the K9 is deployed:

• Immediately return to your cruiser.

• Secure / dismiss your K9 before responding.

Note: ⚠ Exception: If the K9 is actively engaged at the time of the 10-13, officer discretion applies.

307.4 — K9 Injury Protocol

If a K9 is downed during deployment:

• You have 10 minutes to revive or treat the K9.

• You may not deploy a new K9 until the downed K9 has been addressed.

⚠ Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action.

307.5 — Pursuit Restrictions (10-80)

• Avoid 10-80s while actively handling a K9 when possible.

• If involved in a pursuit, you must maintain safe driving standards at all times.

307.6 — Body Camera Requirement

• Body camera must be active at all times while using a K9.

• All deployments must be documented and submitted.

307.7 — K9 Use of Force

Note: K9 deployment is classified as Level 5 Use of Force.

• May be used as an alternative to a taser.

• Requires at least 1 clear verbal warning before release.

307.8 — K9 Deployment (10-70 / Foot Pursuits)

• K9 must be on leash before deployment.

• Officers must use clear verbal commands when deploying and handling K9 units at all times.

• You must issue a verbal warning prior to release.

• K9 should only be released if the suspect fails to comply.

10-99 (Active Scene) Guidance

• K9s should generally not be actively deployed on 10-99s unless necessary circumstances apply.

• Handlers should keep K9s secured or return them to vehicles when possible during active scenes.

307.9 — K9 Search Protocols

K9 alerts provide probable cause. The following results may be returned during a K9 search:

Smells Like a Weapon

• Grants probable cause to search the vehicle.

• If no valid license → subject may be arrested.

Smells Like Drugs

• Provides probable cause to search and arrest.

Smells Like Explosives

• Draw lethal weapons immediately.

• Detain the suspect immediately.

• Note: Thermite is illegal, though not Class 4.

307.10 — Disciplinary Actions

Additional discipline may be applied per Command review.

307.11 — Chain of Command & Roles

Rank Designation

Note: The K9 Unit holds the rank of CPT (Captain), which is required for training and testing structure.

Command

Rank

• Head of K9 (Captain)

• Lieutenant of K9

Instructors

Role

• Lead Instructor

• Instructor

• Instructor

• Instructor

Structure

• Certified Handlers

• Trainees

Responsibilities

307.12 — K9 Commands

Core Commands

/k9

/k9spawn

/k9follow

/k9vehicle

/k9searchped

/k9searchcar

/k9track

/k9heal

/k9armor

Utility Commands

/k9registerdog

/k9savedog

/k9checkdog

/k9feed

/k9reselect

Interaction Commands

/k9sit

/k9laydown

/k9animations

/k9ball

/k9fetch

/k9carry

/k9camera

/k9mount

307.13 — Keybinds

Copy the following binds into your game console:

bind keyboard numpad2 "k9sit"

bind keyboard numpad3 "k9searchcar"

bind keyboard numpad4 "k9searchnpc"

bind keyboard numpad5 "k9vehicle"

bind keyboard numpad6 "k9follow"

bind keyboard numpad7 "k9carry"

bind keyboard numpad8 "k9searchped"

LSPD SOP · Concrete RP · PUBLIC DOCUMENT — K9 Unit Division Policies & Standards